Not everyone is a born handyman (or woman!), and hiring a professional contractor for preventative maintenance and repairs is often easier. And hey, at least you can sleep at night without fear of ...

Taking care of your home is a lot of work, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Regular home maintenance will extend the life of your appliances, and it can help you catch minor issues ...

When it comes to property maintenance, prevention is the best cure. So, whether you’re a homeowner or landlord, you should have an inspection and maintenance schedule to ensure your property remains ...

Owning a home comes with year-round responsibilities; skipping seasonal chores could be costly. A home maintenance checklist can help you avoid expensive repairs and ensure your home’s most important ...

Just as having a general checkup enables you to keep your body in good health, knowing the condition of your home as well is a critical element of its regular care and maintenance. Whether you are a ...

As I spent my weekend raking leaves out of our new lawn (my husband graded and seeded our backyard himself), I’m reminded that home ownership is a lot like living a healthy lifestyle. When I eat right ...

Here’s your spring home maintenance checklist. For a PDF version, please scroll to the bottom of the page for a link. Also, I want to remind you that this type of list is organic and on-going process; ...